Herod of Chalcis

Herod of Chalcis (died 48 CE), also known as Herod Pollio King of Chalcis, Herod V, and listed by the Jewish Encyclopedia as Herod II, was a son of Aristobulus IV, and the grandson of Herod the Great, Roman client king of Judaea. He was the brother of Herod Agrippa I and Herodias and ruled as the king of Chalcis in 41–48 CE.

Herod V
ruler of Chalcis in Iturea
Coin of Herod of Chalcis, showing him with his brother Agrippa of Judaea crowning Roman Emperor Claudius.
Reign41–48 CE
SuccessorHerod Agrippa II
Died48 CE
SpouseMariamne
Berenice (daughter of Herod Agrippa)
IssueAristobulus of Chalcis
Berenicianus
Hyrcanus
DynastyHerodian dynasty
FatherAristobulus IV
MotherBerenice (daughter of Salome)
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